Leigh Mahoney wasn't expecting to meet someone while trying to create a career for herself after college and run from experiences she'd rather not remember, but Anthony Rizzo has other plans. A chance meeting that involves him vaulting over a barrier into a press box full of cameras and tackling Leigh is the beginning of their friendship that grows into something new and romantic. Between classes, an internship, and a job at a BBQ, Leigh has little time to spend building a life with Anthony, the professional baseball star. Anthony, however, sees something in Leigh that endears her to him almost instantly and he'll do whatever it takes to keep her invested in their relationship. While opportunities pull her further away from Chicago, he is caught between wanting her close to wanting her to be successful in her pursuit of her dreams. (( MATURE RATED CHAPTERS have an asterisk next to their name )) FINISHED!!

Young three year old Emma runs away from her abusive father and towards the bright flashing lights. Kris hits a wall off grand slam and basks in the glory by trotting around the bases. ******** Closing my eyes, I slowly drift off to sleep in the warmth of the strange car. "I just want a family." "Later Rizzo." Kris mutters as he walks towards his car. "Really man again? Why do I always forget to lock my car."

Holland "Andy" Rosander has always been one of the guys. After growing up on the south side of Chicago with her dad and three brothers, it's only to be expected that her favorite pastimes would include eating her heart out, drinking as much as she could physically handle, and baseball. The White Sox had always been and would forever be the only team worth anything in Andy's eyes. However, after a lost bet and a day spent at Wrigley Field, Andy decides that Chicago Cubs blue might not be the worst color.

Natalia Grey has known Jessica Delp all her life. Growing up together in sunny Las Vegas, they grew close and never lost contact even after Jessie moved to Chicago to be with her baseball playing boyfriend. After Kris proposes to Jessie, she calls up her best friend to be one of her bridesmaids. But Natalia isn't just any bridesmaid, she's the maid of honor. Naturally, she gets paired up with the best man. But it's kind of hard to focus when Kris' best man is the handsome first baseman for the Chicago Cubs. Cover by @-stanton ; go check out her page for more awesome covers!

Anyone can love when it's easy, but who can love a girl who was slowly dying? For Anthony Rizzo it wasn't too hard. For he knew that she wasn't a cancer patient, she was a dreamer. He had it in his heart that he can not only help this girl get better, but help her finally live again instead of dying. But it won't be easy, every step of the way is another fight to overcome. But together they can get through it all.

Jess Wilson meets Anthony Rizzo and her life changed forever. Read their story.

Anthony Rizzo, star first baseman for the Chicago Cubs had it all. But you have to realize everything can be taken from you in a single second, in his case, a foul ball.

"You may have given up, but I will lift you up. I will always carry you."

Kris Bryant's world changes when a new Athletic Trainer comes to the Chicago Cubs and shows him what it means to dedicate oneself to what they believe in.